In a recent development, the government has doubled its spending on minority welfare, yet there is no impact on the ground of the Sachar Committees recommendations to fight backwardness among Muslims. However, the government is all set to set up yet another panel, which it seems, will once again skirt the real problem implementation.

The Sachar Committee on Muslim backwardness came out with several recommendations two years ago.

But so far, the government hasn't impressed its Muslim vote bank with any visible action. So now, in the face of a general election, the government is doing the easiest thing it could, setting up yet another committee. The new panel is called the Equal Opportunities Commission.

The commission will be asked to redefine deprived groups on the basis of social indicators like health, education and employment. The commission will also carry out inquiries; it will summon and question government and private sector officials.

It can on its own, issue notices to public and private organizations for acts of discrimination and prejudice.

The chairman of this commission will be chosen by the PM and leaders of the Opposition.

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